Isle of Wight News

The stars of Walk the Wight 2016 were paid tribute to last night at an awards evening in Newport. It was revealed that almost £300,000 has been raised so far with more donations to follow.

From Monday September 26 until Friday September 30, the Older Drivers Forum will be hosting events focusing on giving advice and information to mature motorists and their interested friends and family.

Documents seen by OnTheWight reveal Hampshire and the Isle of Wight health bosses are seriously considering dividing services across the region. It could mean more medical procedures moving from St Mary's to the Mainland.

Last week at the Southampton Boat Show, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust received the keys to their new, specially adapted yacht. The yacht is now well on her way to Largs and should arrive in the next three days.

Islanders stood side by side with others across the globe on the United Nations International Day of Peace. See the aerial photos taken by Darren Vaughan of Wight Drone.

The Island Independents claim IW Conservative councillors plan to derail the Solent Deal so the Isle of Wight can be absorbed into a Conservative-led Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Follow the live discussion and debate from the September full council meeting being held at County Hall from 6pm.

Conservative councillor, Chris Whitehouse claims the '£30m pa for 30 years' Solent Deal is "not new or additional money". If true, the Leader of the council says it would undermine all the promises from the Government.

Cowes Yacht Haven has won a prestigious award in a national competition organised by the Chelsea Magazines Group.

From the Esplanade and Steephill to Ventnor Downs, the new Time Travel Heritage Trail can be visited in a leisurely day and will guide you through the town, where you will learn more about the rich history of Ventnor.

Farmers and growers challenged the MP to back British farming when a new agriculture policy.